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Better Podcasting

295 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 54 ratings

Stephen Jondrew and SP Rupert host a weekly podcast dedicated for the Hobby Podcaster with tips and tricks on how to get started, sound great, have fun and not break the bank. Each week they talk about a podcasting topic in depth within an arc (like how to start a podcast, podcast gear for the hobby podcaster, and tips on different types of presenting-announcing-hosting) and then run down a current news item of importance to podcasting. They also run down any feedback and offer advice on how to make your hobby podcasting time better, easier and more fun. You can check them out at www.betterpodcasting.com and betterpodcastinggear.com for more information.

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Episodes

Better Podcasting #292 - What We Want In A Future Audio Mixer / Media Host Segment: RedCircle

April 08, 2024 02:40 - 1 hour - 72.7 MB

In the Better Podnering this week topics include: Recap of why we are leaving Libsyn A recent discussion on Libsyn's The Feed about some testing they did on customer's feeds What do we want to see in a future audio mixer? Expanding our media host evaluation criteria For this week's media host segment, we give our review of RedCircle. Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include: BOYAMIC Wireless Clip On Mic Waffles embed player project What is the process for applying...

Better Podcasting #291 - Mackie DLZ Creator XS Security Flaw / Media Host Segment: Guest Chris Osborne's Pinecast Experience

April 01, 2024 15:43 - 1 hour - 61 MB

In the Better Podnering this week topics include: Stephen returned the Mackie DLZ Creator XS (including a security flaw) Affinity sold to Canva - could there be benefits? Google Podcasts Gone: How to get your podcast on to YouTube Music For this week's media host segment, our guest Chris Osborne is here to talk about his experience with Pinecast. Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include: Is Buzzcast an industry podcast? Blink 182 - Rodecaster Pro 2 Crossover Find ful...

Better Podcasting #290 - We're Both Digital Mixer Cursed / Media Host Segment: Buzzsprout Review

March 25, 2024 04:48 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

This week we're pleased to bring back the Hobby Podcaster Profile with Chris Osborne AKA Waffles. In the Better Podnering this week topics include: A study for Apple Podcasts searchability Stephen is now facing a Mixcast 4 / Rodecaster Pro 1 challenge SP can't recommend the Rodecaster Pro 2 For this week's media host segment, we give our review of Buzzsprout Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include: Is Rodecaster Pro a Polywav device? Captivate Find full episode in...

Better Podcasting #289 - Stephen's Secret Audio Test / Media Host Segment: Simplecast Review

March 17, 2024 17:33 - 1 hour - 74.5 MB

In the Better Podnering this week topics include: A lawsuit about a podcast title Spotify removes another show, unable to re-instate subscribers Stephen did a secret test: VDO Ninja pro audio setting Update on SP's Rodecaster Pro II RMA SP's temporary setup this week: PodTrak P4 For this week's media host segment, we give our review of Simplecast. Finally, in this week's Better Podback topics include: Audience feedback about our guest last week, Chris Ferrell A listener questi...

Better Podcasting #288 - Even More Rodecaster Pro II Problems / Media Host Segment: Guest Chris Ferrell's Recent Experience

March 11, 2024 02:52 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

In the Better Podnering this week topics include: SP has even more Rodecaster Pro 2 problems iOS transcripts are here Multi-tracking audio within OBS A simplified podcast experience using the Vocaster Two For this week's media host segment, our guest Chris Ferrell joins us to discuss his recent experience switching from Podbean to Spotify for Podcasters. Why did he switch? What does he like about Spotify? What does he miss about Podbean? We'll discuss it all and more. Finally, in t...

Better Podcasting #287 - IAB Podcast Guidelines v2.2 / Media Host Segment: Spotify For Podcasters Review

March 03, 2024 07:01 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

In the Better Podnering this week topics include: IAB Podcast Guidelines v2.2 out for review (New?) Streaming service LiveSpace YouTube Music podcast badge What is good podcast badge etiquette? For this week's media host segment, we give our review of Spotify For Podcasters (Formerly Anchor). Finally, in this week's Better Podback, Stephen issues a podcaster challenge, and he has a follow-up to EPISODE 93. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode a...

Better Podcasting #286 - Multi-cam Video Podcast Editing / Media Host Segment: Pinecast Review

February 26, 2024 03:10 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

In the Better Podnering this week topics include: SP's Multi-cam video editing journey Show analyzers Stephen hates the Polywav For this week's media host segment, we give our review of Podbean. Finally, in this week's Better Podback, infamous Bandrew Scott has a follow-up about last week's RE320 discussion. Plus, will he buy SP the infamous Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/286 If you want to follow us el...

Better Podcasting #285 - SP's Earth-Shattering RE320 Feedback / Media Host Segment: Podbean Review

February 19, 2024 19:08 - 1 hour - 78.2 MB

We open this week with an update about the How I Saved My Podcast and Hobby Podcaster Profile segments. In the Better Podnering this week topics include: Stephen abandons testing the Zoom PodTrak P8 SP has some earth shattering comments about the RE320 Why it might make sense to have a dedicated podcast machine Spotify is discontinuing the Music+Talk feature Spotify is removing the creator tools Mackie DLZ Creator XS For this week's media host segment, we give our review of Pod...

Better Podcasting #284 - Season 4 Premiere!

February 11, 2024 22:41 - 1 hour - 78.9 MB

Better Podcasting is back with the premiere of Season 4 of Better Podcasting - and we're shaking up the format! In this episode we'll begin by explaining some of the changes that you can expect to see going forward with Better Podcasting and we'll answer what is happening with the Better Podcasting: Live Chat show. In the debut of a new segment that we're calling the Better Podnerings, we'll recap what we did during our scheduled holiday break (and whether we think we want to do it again t...

Better Podcasting #283 - Our Gear 2023

December 11, 2023 03:01 - 1 hour - 70.8 MB

In this special episode of Better Podcasting, we conclude our 2023 year by continuing our annual tradition of discussing the evolution of our gear over the last year. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss what we think was one of the biggest changes in podcasting 2023. Finally, in the Better Podback we run down some listener feedback about their 2023 podcast upgrades. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcastin...

Better Podcasting #282 - Update about Better Podcasting Season 4

September 12, 2023 04:47 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

This is a (mostly) un-edited posting of our live podcasting Q&A and podcast discussion that streams on Wednesdays. Topics this week include: - This is dual-feed episode - Official announcement about Better Podcasting - Main show - Update about SP's eBay ventures - Stephen has a new strategy for trying to sell his gear - The latest update of SP's SM7B testing - SAG-AFTRA strike / Canada's ACTRA - A listener's busy week - It's fun to podcast on someone else's podcast - Microphone arm...

Better Podcasting #281 - Returning From A Hiatus

June 05, 2023 05:31 - 1 hour - 62 MB

In the Season 3 Finale we have a topic that was two-seasons in the making - returning from a hiatus. This week we reflect on our experience returning from a hiatus including some of the successes we had, as well as some of the areas we wish we had handled better. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we discuss Generative AI in podcasts, how we think it's not ready yet, but where we think it might start finding its home soon. For the Better Podback we have a listener asking about mic...

Better Podcasting #280 - Evolving with Your Audience

May 30, 2023 05:14 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Sometimes as you evolve your podcast it can be jarring for your listeners, but there are ways that you can help include them in the process to help make it a better experience. In this episode we discuss ways to help engage your audience as you go through changes in your podcast. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we discuss the recently announced Mackie DLZ Creator. For the Better Podback we discuss further RCP2 hesitation, Hindenburg having more launch issues and we follow-up ab...

Better Podcasting #279 - One Podcast Saved, Two Downloads and Lots of Podback!

May 22, 2023 04:13 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Although we don't have a main segment this week, in this episode we podcast for our audience starting with a How I Saved My Podcast story, we end with six pieces of Better Podback, and in between we even have two Better Podcasting Downloads. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/279. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find our full contact information can be found at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/contact. ...

Better Podcasting #278 - Posting to Multiple Locations

May 16, 2023 04:55 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MB

In the year 2023 there are a lot of places you may consider cross-posting your podcast to. Is it easy? Is there any ongoing maintenance? Should you let your media host do it for you? These are some of the areas we discuss in our conversation about posting to multiple distribution destinations. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we express our disagreement with the tone of a Bloomberg article about YouTube Podcasts. Finally, in this week's Better Podback we round up audience feedb...

Better Podcasting #277 - Podcast Branding

May 08, 2023 03:39 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

Podcast branding can be an important part of marketing your podcast, as well as helping to highlight the unique qualities of your podcast; but what exactly is branding? Today we discuss what podcast branding is, and how it's not just the tangible aspects like your artwork and promo material. This episode we're also pleased to debut a brand new segment: The Better Podcasting Hobby Podcaster Profile. In our debut episode we highlight Anthony Sytko from Capes on the Couch podcast. In this w...

Better Podcasting #276 - Dedicated Social Media/Community Managers

May 01, 2023 00:10 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

This week we talk about the idea of using a dedicated (or paid) social media/community manager. Whether it's hiring someone to do this, or you're having someone you know take care of this, there are some important considerations to be had. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we talk about a recent security issue with the PowerPress plugin. Finally, we run down some Better Podback including excitement in our Discord community about Hindenburg Pro 2. Find full episode information ...

Better Podcasting #275 - Social Media For Your Podcast

April 24, 2023 04:54 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

Last week we talked about exploring other communities to help grow your podcast, and in the process we briefly touched on social media. However, since social media is a topic in itself, this episode we talk about some of the challenges and considerations you may have when trying to use social media for your podcast (and it might not just be used to promote your podcast!). In this week's Better Podcasting Download we chat about some of the most common software-based failures we see, and som...

Better Podcasting #274 - Expanding Outside Your Normal Community

April 17, 2023 02:27 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

If you're trying to grow your podcast, the chances are there may be a point where you want to explore outside of your current community/social circles. In this episode we discuss some considerations to be had if you're looking to explore other communities to help grow your podcast. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we chat about the price increases with Pocket Casts, and we speculate some of the impact it could have with podcasters. Finally, we run down some Better Podback from t...

Better Podcasting #273 - Defining Your Audience

April 10, 2023 04:33 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Welcome to Season 3 of Better Podcasting. This episode we kick off our season discussing defining your audience. We'll talk about finding a niche in the space, as well as some of the challenges that can come by getting too specific. However, before we get there - we're please to start the episode with a How I Saved My Podcast story. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we chat about the new Riverside.fm features (and speculate about what this might mean). Finally, we run down some...

Better Podcasting #272 - Cohost Compatibility (Season 2 Finale)

January 30, 2023 06:43 - 1 hour - 77.6 MB

In the Season 2 finale of Better Podcasting, we discuss co-host compatibility, and some of the ways you can self-reflect to help achieve that. We'll discuss some personal challenges that we've encountered, and some of the luck that we've also had as well. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we discuss TikTok using the term 'podcast'. Finally, we run down some Better Podback from this week, including an update about a sound pad issue that keeps coming up with the Rodecaster Pro 2 (a...

Better Podcasting #271 - Editing Choices and Your Personal Experiences

January 23, 2023 06:17 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

Editing can be one of the most difficult parts for some hobby podcasters and your personal experience with editing can determine whether it's easier or more difficult for you. In this episode we discuss some of the ways that we think you can help determine your editing process based on your personal experiences (and hopefully make the process more enjoyable). In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we talk about a recent survey that favored video 'podcasts'. Finally, we run down some ...

Better Podcasting #270 - Overhauling Your Podcast

January 16, 2023 04:47 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Continuing on with our discussion from last week, sometimes you may need to overhaul your podcast. Whether it's something on the surface, or something more in-depth, in this episode we discuss some of the considerations that we think you should have, and some of our experiences. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we talk about immersive podcasting. Finally, we run down some listener feedback over the last week, including a follow-up to our ad-blocking discussion. Find full epis...

Better Podcasting #269 - Keeping The Passion for Your Podcast

January 09, 2023 04:51 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

We feel that in 2023 it's more important than ever for hobby podcasters to keep their passion for their podcast. In this episode we'll discuss some of the ways that we think hobby podcasters may have difficulties keeping their passion alive, some things that we think can help you keep your passion for your podcast, and what we think you might want to do if you start to lose the passion for your podcast. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about some Ad Blocking coming to ...

Better Podcasting #268 - Our Gear 2022

December 28, 2022 17:47 - 1 hour - 76.3 MB

We conclude our 2022 by continuing with our annual tradition of discussing the evolution of our gear over the last year. In this week's Better Podcasting download, we discuss a recent report about holiday podcast downloads. *Note*: We will be taking 1 week off next week for a holiday break. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/268. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.face...

Better Podcasting #267 - Ideas Aren't Always Original (and that's ok)

December 19, 2022 04:38 - 49 minutes - 46 MB

With so many podcasts in the world, it can be hard to come up with an original podcast idea. Does that mean you should still create your podcast? We think so. In this episode we discuss some of the reasons why we think it's ok to create a podcast that has a theme that has been created already, some of the considerations you should have, and some of the ways we think you can help put your own unique spin on the topic. In this week's Better Podcasting download, we discussing some recent chan...

Better Podcasting #266 - Building a Podcast Out Of A Community

December 05, 2022 05:22 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

In the past we've talked about building a community around your podcast, but what happens if it's the reverse and you want to build a podcast around an existing community? This week we discuss some of the considerations you may have if you're going to create a podcast based on an existing community. In this week's Better Podcasting download, we discussing some Patreon stats, and consider - is it worth it? In our Better Podback, we round up some listener feedback including several follow-...

Better Podcasting #265 - Video Shows, Podcasts, Or Both?

November 29, 2022 01:55 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Perhaps it's because we do one ourselves, but we're often asked about adding a video companion to a podcast. A lot has changed since we last covered this, so we're taking a look at how video stacks up in the world of podcasting under a 2022 lens.  In this week's Better Podcasting download, we discuss YouTube creating advice for podcasting on YouTube. In our Better Podback, we round up some listener feedback including one listener who has an editing conundrum.  Find full episode informa...

Better Podcasting #264 - Imprinting Your Personality On Your Podcast

November 21, 2022 04:36 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

In this episode we chat about how your personality affects the choices that you make for your podcast. We'll discuss some examples we have on how our personality has affected the decisions we make for our podcasts. In this week's Better Podcasting download, we talk about Captivate increasing their download limits. In our Better Podback, we round up some listener feedback including one listener who refused to lose another recording. Find full episode information including links referenc...

Better Podcasting #263 - Anonymous Podcasting

November 14, 2022 05:47 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MB

In this episode we talk about the idea of anonymous podcasting. We discuss some of the reasons you might consider podcasting under a nickname, some of the reasons you may not want to, some of the challenges you may expect to see by using your real name, and some of our experiences using pseudonyms. We'll also discuss some of the places we think you just may not be able to escape using your real name. Plus, SP has a big reveal regarding his pseudonym. In this week's Better Podcasting downlo...

Better Podcasting #262 - The Future of Better Podcasting

November 07, 2022 05:57 - 59 minutes - 55 MB

It's here, it's finally here! In our return episode of Better Podcasting, we kick off Season 2 of Better Podcasting (yes, Season 2) and in this episode we're going to talk about the future of Better Podcasting. In typical Better Podcasting fashion, we'll share some of the behind-the-scenes discussions that we had, and the reasons behind the decisions we've made for Better Podcasting - we hope this can help our fellow hobby podcasters. In this week's Better Podcasting download, we discuss a...

Better Podcasting #261 - We're Returning! (plus a replay of SP's chat with Scott Johnson)

November 01, 2022 00:57 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

We're coming back next week! In this episode we announce the return of Better Podcasting. You should stick around after the announcement for a replay of a recent chat that SP did with infamous Scott Johnson of Frogpants (recorded for his 'Better Podcasting Chats with SP' show). Join us live on November 2, 2022 at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern when we record our return episode of Better Podcasting (produced episode to be released late November 6, 2022) where we'll provide the full details of...

Better Podcasting #260 - Our Gear 2021: Combined Edition / Update About Better Podcasting

January 01, 2022 02:16 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

We release our final episode of 2021 with an update about our hiatus, why it'll be longer than we anticipated, and some self-reflection on how our recent situation affects hobby podcast endeavors. We also have a combined (condensed) version of our annual Our Gear tradition discussing our equipment purchases over the past year.. In our Better Podback, we ask listeners if they have any gear purchase plans for 2022. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode ...

Better Podcasting #259 - Taking A Break From Podcasting

September 20, 2021 04:25 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Sometimes the best way to save your podcast, is to take a break from podcasting. This week we talk the concept of taking a break from podcasting, why it can be important to take a break from podcasting, how you might utilize taking a break from podcasting, and recognizing when it might be time to take a break from podcasting. We also have an important announcement at the end of this segment - we will be taking a break from Better Podcasting. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we ...

Better Podcasting #258 - Comparing Rodecaster Pro Alternatives

September 06, 2021 04:52 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MB

Tascam just released a new recorder/mixer called the Mixcast 4, and it reminds us a lot of the Rodecaster Pro. This episode we run down the specs on the Mixcast 4 and then summarize some other mixers/recorders, what we think is their pros/cons, and how they stack up against eachother. We hope this episode helps you navigate what is rapidly building to be a sea of options in this space. In our Better Podback, we have listeners answer polls including what they'd like to see for funny podcast...

Better Podcasting #257 - SP Experiences Podcast Movement As A Hobbyist

August 23, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

SP recently attended Podcast Movement 2021, and he set out with a few goals. In this week's episode, SP recounts his experience at Podcast Movement and how he felt about it attending as a hobbyist. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we follow up on previous discussion about Discord threads. Finally, we take listener feedback, including listeners who had questions about Stephen's recent Elgato Wave Arm LP experience. Find full episode information including links referenced in th...

Better Podcasting #256 - Key Elements of Hobby Podcasting

August 08, 2021 23:04 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

What do we think are the key elements of a hobby podcast? This week we discuss some of the elements that we think are specifically important for hobby podcast - and some of the ones that we think where hobby podcasters have an advantage over professional podcasters. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss a change with Discord - it now has threads! Finally, we take listener feedback, including a listener who uses Dynamite on their podcast. Find full episode information in...

Better Podcasting #255 - Hobby Podcasting Isn't Free Podcasting

July 26, 2021 03:05 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

If podcasting is your hobby, does that mean that it's free? The answer is no, hobby podcasting isn't free podcasting. This week we discuss some of the challenged that make it hard to try to podcast for free, and where it might benefit to try to pay a little money, and where you can try to save a buck or two. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss how Automaticc is buying Pocket Casts, and we speculate what this means for the future. Finally, we take listener feedback, incl...

Better Podcasting #254 - Starting a Hobby Podcast Network

July 12, 2021 04:51 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

This week we break down some of our learnings from running the GonnaGeek Network and provide some recommendations that we have for hobby podcasters that are thinking about starting a hobby podcast network. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss some recent news that came out about the latest Audacity terms of service, and what we think that means for hobby podcasters, and how you might want to keep your eyes out for changes in the future. Finally, we take listener feedback...

Better Podcasting #253 - Our Biggest Podcast Regrets To Date

June 28, 2021 04:05 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

We've both been podcasting for while now, and so today we wanted to share some of our biggest podcast regrets - to hopefully help save you some in the future. We'll break our regrets down into a variety of categories including both hardware and production regrets. As we go through we'll discuss some of the benefits that we got out of it, and also what we would do differently. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss a couple changes with Anchor and what we think it means for h...

Better Podcasting #252 - Embracing Your Age In Your Podcast

June 13, 2021 23:38 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

You don't have to be a certain age to podcast. This week we discuss some of the ways that age doesn't matter when it comes to hobby podcasting, some of the ways that age might matter to your listener, and some of the ways that you can embrace your age when it comes to hobby podcasting. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss an article that takes the position that interesting in clubhouse is fading away. Finally, we take listener feedback, including a listener that notices ...

Better Podcasting #251 - Biggest Challenges Facing Hobby Podcasters in 2021

May 31, 2021 04:50 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

This week we discuss what we think are the biggest challenges that hobby podcasters face in the year 2021 - and how we think hobby podcasters can make the most of it. In this week's Better Podcasting Download, we discuss an article that compared the financial future of Apple vs Spotify in the podcasting game. Finally, we take listener feedback, including one loyal listener who is feeling SP's Apple Podcasts pain. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode ...

Better Podcasting #250 - How Podcasting Has Changed Since We Started Better Podcasting

May 17, 2021 05:14 - 1 hour - 59 MB

To help celebrate our 250th episode, we run down some of the ways that the podcasting space has changed since we originally started Better Podcasting. We'll discuss a variety of notable areas that have change that we feel impact hobby podcasters. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about a possible change with Audacity, and a service we came across to automatically help remove the uhhhhhhs in your podcast. Finally, in our Better Podback we run down a variety of lister feedb...

Better Podcasting #249A - We've had a delay / What was the bigger podcast news of the week?

May 03, 2021 00:01 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

This is just a quick update as we've had to delay the recording/release of the next episode (250) of Better Podcasting for personal matters; in this episode Stephen gives you a quick update of why. However, it wouldn't be an episode of Better Podcasting without some form of podcast discussion. As such, Stephen does a mini-edition Better Podback discussing two key topics this week - Facebook developing a player, and Anchor getting in to the paid subscription game. Keep your eyes on our soci...

Better Podcasting #249 - Busting Podcasting Myths

April 19, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MB

We think it's important that podcasters entering the podcast space have an accurate idea of what they're getting into - that's why this week we're running down a bunch of podcast myths and giving our thoughts on why we think they're not true. As we go through the myths, we'll address the elements of truth that we think do apply to them. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about a RØDECaster Pro firmware beta update, and Stephen gives his quick initial thoughts trying it out. ...

Better Podcasting #248 - You Can Always Start A New Podcast

April 05, 2021 05:37 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MB

This week we're here with a message that we think is important for Hobby Podcasters to hear - it's ok to start a new show if your current show doesn't work out. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we talk about the Samsung App having podcasts, and why the idea of Samsung managing data different from Google on their Android phones is NOT a new one. Finally, in our Better Podback we have a listener who has seen an odd spike with their downloads coming from a specific destination. F...

Better Podcasting #247 - Podcast Data Management

March 22, 2021 05:46 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

As you podcast you'll likely find that you rapidly start accumulating data in various locations, today we're going to talk about how to best manage your podcast data. We'll discuss local data management, shared data management, and online data management. We'll also discuss when it might be necessary to re-visit your podcast data management plan. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we discuss The Ambies, and also Apple potentially moving away from the term "subscribe." Finally, in ...

Better Podcasting #246 - Moderating a Podcast Community

March 08, 2021 03:51 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

If you're thinking about starting a community based around your podcast, you're going to have to figure out how to moderate the community. This week we discuss the groundwork you need to lay to effectively moderate a community, deciding on what community content needs to be moderated, and some of the expectations you can have for handling the moderation team for your podcast community. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we discuss a draft revision to the IAB Measurements standards. ...

Better Podcasting #245 - Balancing Content Creation with Podcast Promotion

February 22, 2021 05:13 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

In this episode we talk about balancing podcast content creation with podcast promotion. We'll review why it's important to find this balance, and how you can do so. Finally, in our Better Podback we recap one listener's quest to podcast in a trailer. Find full episode information including links referenced in this episode at https://www.betterpodcasting.com/245. If you want to follow us elsewhere, you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/betterpodcasting, you can follow ...

Better Podcasting #244 - What Things Don't Matter In Podcasting?

February 08, 2021 04:09 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MB

In this episode we talk about a bunch of things that DON'T matter when you're podcasting, and how it can help make your life as a hobby podcaster a whole lot better. In this week's Better Podcasting Download we say goodbye to another free podcast hosting service - this time Whooshkaa is up. Finally, in our Better Podback we take listener feedback, including wondering about someone creating a microphone with a camera in it. Find full episode information including links referenced in thi...

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